International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Beneish M-Score: -2.35 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MIL:1IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc MIL:1IFF
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What is International Flavors & Fragrances Beneish M-Score?

International Flavors & Fragrances MIL:1IFF 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1IFF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Chemicals companies, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks worse than 62.72% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Flavors & Fragrances's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1IFF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95   Med: -2.5   Max: -1.17
Current: -2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of International Flavors & Fragrances was -1.17. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was -2.50.


International Flavors & Fragrances Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

International Flavors & Fragrances Beneish M-Score Chart

International Flavors & Fragrances Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.36 -2.56 -2.72 -2.77 -2.27

International Flavors & Fragrances Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.79 -2.45 -2.38 -2.27 -2.35

MIL:1IFF vs DD, ALB, LYB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Flavors & Fragrances's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


International Flavors & Fragrances Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Flavors & Fragrances's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Flavors & Fragrances's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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International Flavors & Fragrances Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of International Flavors & Fragrances for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.1333+0.528 * 0.9952+0.404 * 1.1133+0.892 * 0.8753+0.115 * 1.0501
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9691+4.679 * -0.011577-0.327 * 0.7858
=-2.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €1,738 Mil.
Revenue was 2370.965 + 2211.006 + 2295.288 + 2396.388 = €9,274 Mil.
Gross Profit was 880.57 + 760.06 + 837.516 + 893.01 = €3,371 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €4,703 Mil.
Total Assets was €21,750 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,980 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €835 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,547 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €3,153 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4,552 Mil.
Net Income was 146.185 + 26.474 + 34.08 + 530.604 = €737 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -25.085 + -35.868 + -117.576 + 325.125 = €147 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 222.305 + 271.572 + 139.728 + 208.947 = €843 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1,752 Mil.
Revenue was 2629.775 + 2646.305 + 2635.425 + 2683.881 = €10,595 Mil.
Gross Profit was 957.375 + 935.9 + 947.852 + 992.172 = €3,833 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €7,986 Mil.
Total Assets was €26,145 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €4,051 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €902 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €1,824 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €7,526 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1737.785 / 9273.647) / (1751.95 / 10595.386)
=0.18739 / 0.16535
=1.1333

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(3833.299 / 10595.386) / (3371.156 / 9273.647)
=0.361789 / 0.36352
=0.9952

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (4703.005 + 3979.865) / 21749.56) / (1 - (7985.525 + 4050.575) / 26145.125)
=0.60078 / 0.539643
=1.1133

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=9273.647 / 10595.386
=0.8753

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(902.347 / (902.347 + 4050.575)) / (835.446 / (835.446 + 3979.865))
=0.182185 / 0.173498
=1.0501

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(1547.334 / 9273.647) / (1824.152 / 10595.386)
=0.166853 / 0.172165
=0.9691

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((4552.495 + 3152.925) / 21749.56) / ((7525.8 + 4261.475) / 26145.125)
=0.354279 / 0.45084
=0.7858

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(737.343 - 146.596 - 842.552) / 21749.56
=-0.011577

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

International Flavors & Fragrances has a M-score of -2.40 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 mean?
International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #959 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances' Beneish M-Score too high?
International Flavors & Fragrances' current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. Based on the distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #959 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Flavors & Fragrances has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Flavors & Fragrances' Beneish M-Score compare to DD and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Flavors & Fragrances ranks #959 out of 1529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places International Flavors & Fragrances in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on International Flavors & Fragrances and its competitors. International Flavors & Fragrances's current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Flavors & Fragrances stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.93, compared to a current price of €62.48 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.35. International Flavors & Fragrances' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.35 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is International Flavors & Fragrances (MIL:1IFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Flavors & Fragrances stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €62.48 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.93. GuruFocus considers International Flavors & Fragrances to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1IFF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.35
  • GF Value™: €59.93 vs. price of €62.48 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Flavors & Fragrances Business Description

Address 521 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10019-2960
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations and partners with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrance producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest it in a deal expected to close in 2027.
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